Fast-Track Career Program Descriptions

On-Site Courses

Administrative Medical Assistant Certification
Preparation $1,295Administrative Medical Assistants
find career opportunities in the offices of general medical and
surgical hospitals, physicians, chiropractors, outpatient care
centers and many other medical facilities. The many
responsibilities include a strong combination of knowledge of
automated medical equipment and patient care, as well as an
understanding of medical office protocols. All of these factors
have combined to create a huge potential job market for
qualified Administrative Medical Assistants. This course will
provide you with the skill set and expertise that will make you
irresistible to prospective health care employers. This career
training will introduce students to topics such as medical
terminology, privacy and risk management. The course will cover
medical insurance billing and coding with emphasis placed on the
use of computers in the medical office, telephone techniques,
and the importance of Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance. Upon successful
completion of the Administrative Medical Assistant Certification
Preparation course, students will be prepared for entry level
positions handling front office responsibilities in a medical
office setting.

Certified Nursing Assistant Preparation $899 Certified
nursing assistants (CNAs), also known as nurses' aides, orderlies, work
under the supervision of a nurse to provide assistance to patients. CNAs are
responsible for basic care services such as bathing, grooming and feeding
patients, assisting nurses with medical equipment, and checking patient
vital signs. This class will prepare you to take the Alabama Certification
Exam.

Clinical Medical Assistant Preparation $1,695 Clinical
Medical Assistants may be called upon to perform direct medical duties under
the supervision of a physician such as: collect and prepare laboratory
specimens or perform basic laboratory tests on the premises, dispose of
contaminated supplies, and sterilize medical instruments. They instruct
patients about medications and special diets, prepare and administer
medications, as directed by a physician, authorize drug refills as directed,
telephone prescriptions to a pharmacy, draw blood, prepare patients for
x-rays, take electrocardiograms, remove sutures, and change dressings In
addition, they perform many administrative duties, including answering
telephones, greeting patients, updating and filing patients’ medical
records, filing out insurance forms, handling correspondence, scheduling
appointments, arranging for hospital admission and laboratory services and
handling billing and bookkeeping. This class will prepare you to take the
Alabama Certification Exam.

Dental Assistant $1,199 Dental Assistant is one of the
top most-growing careers of today. This program will teach you the skills
needed to work in a dental office as an entry-level dental assistant,
receptionist, front-office assistant or back-office assistant. Some topics
include dental terminology, disinfection and sterilization, dental anatomy,
dental records and charting, instrumentation, and front desk
responsibilities. Must be at least 18 years of age or older. High school
diploma or GED required. Thursday evening classes meet at a local dental
office for lab and clinical work. (22 sessions)

Dialysis Technician $999Dialysis Technicians, also
called Hemodialysis or Renal Dialysis Technicians, operate kidney dialysis
machines, which filter normal waste products and excess fluids from the
blood of patients whose kidneys can no longer perform this function.
Dialysis Technicians are responsible for direct patient care. Under the
direction of senior technicians, nurses and doctors, Dialysis Technicians
play a vital role as part of the team. Duties can include: initiate,
monitor, and discontinue dialysis treatments for the rental failure patient.
The demand continues to grow at a steady pace due to an aging population
resulting in an increase in kidney disease. This 50-hour program provides
students with knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties required of
Dialysis Technicians.

EKG Technician $999This comprehensive EKG Technician
Program prepares students to function as EKG Technicians. This course will
include important practice and background information on anatomy and
physiology of the heart, medical disease processes, medical terminology,
medical ethics, legal aspects of patient contact, electrocardiography and
stress testing. Additionally, students will practice with EKG equipment and
perform hands on labs including introduction to the function and proper use
of the EKG machine, the normal anatomy of the chest wall for proper lead
placement, 12-lead placement and other clinical practices. Note: This
program includes national certification opportunities for students!

Legal Secretary/Paralegal Job Training $799Paralegals
are critical members of the attorney’s office. In fact, paralegals - also
called legal assistants – are continuing to assume a growing range of
responsibilities. In this course you will learn the basics of the legal
system and important research skills that will prepare you for an exciting
career.

Medical Assistant for Vision $799This Ophthalmic
Assistant Program teaches you the skills needed to work in a vision care
office as an entry level ophthalmic assistant, receptionist, and front
office assistant or back office assistant. This class will include both
classroom theory and hands-on training one evening per week in a local
vision clinic.

Medical Billing and Coding – Professional $1,395This
career is in high demand. The course curriculum includes topics such as
Medical Terminology, Medical Coding and Compliance, Anatomy and Word
Elements, ICD Coding, Pathology and Laboratory, etc. High school diploma or
GED required. This class will prepare you to take the national certification
exam. . (26 Sessions)

Microsoft Office Specialist Certification Prep $899
Microsoft Word & Excel: Basic to AdvanceSet yourself apart from the rest
when you train as an Office Manager Microsoft Office Specialist! This unique
program combines traditional classroom instruction, self-directed on-line
learning, and hands-on computer training to lay a solid foundation for
students to sit for and pass the Microsoft Office Specialist Examination.

Pharmacy Technician Certification Prep Program $899This
course will prepare students to enter the pharmacy field and for national
certification. Students will learn to interpret, label, file, and prepare
prescriptions. The Pharmacy Technician may work in hospitals, community
pharmacies, and many other health care environments. High school diploma or
GED required. Basic math assessment required. Textbook required. A great way
to begin a new career!

Phlebotomy Certification Prep $999This 200-hour program
will train individuals in a classroom lecture and clinical setting to become
certified phlebotomists. To enter the program, students should have a high
school diploma or GED and complete a reading assessment. For more
information, contact Wendy Sweatt, 205-856-6043 or Ginger Venable, (205)
856-7940. To register for the class, call Community Education at (205)
856-7710. Clinical portion of the course will be held at specific times
during business hours. Students are subject to random drug screens
throughout the course. (Note: Additional costs of approximately
$350.00 are associated with this program)

Physical Therapy Aide $799You’ll work under the
supervision of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. You
can work in a hospital, outpatient rehabilitation clinic, physical therapy
office, personal care facility, or with a home health agency. This 12 week
class will teach you the role of the physical therapy aide in patient
recovery, medical terminology, basic anatomy and physiology, common physical
disorders, common physical therapy treatments such as exercise and mobility
training, much more. High school diploma or GED required. Textbook required.

Vision Care Assistant: Ophthalmic $799This Ophthalmic
Assistant Program teaches you the skills needed to work in a vision care
office as an entry level ophthalmic assistant, receptionist, and front
office assistant or back office assistant. This class will include both
classroom theory and hands-on training one evening per week in a local
vision clinic. Textbook Required. Proof of GED/High School Diploma Required.

Bank Teller’s Certification Academy – On-line $595The
program teaches the knowledge, skills, and attitude that make a Teller
successful. Following implementation of this program, students will be
prepared to become Tellers who are professional and who communicate well
with customers. They will be knowledgeable about bank products and services,
aware of compliance requirements, and well trained in how to perform Teller
duties. Students may begin this on-line course at any time. To register,
please call (205) 856-7710

Insurance Classes – For information, please call (205) 956-8766Insurance Pre-license Course - Life, Health and Disability $200
This forty-hour course is designed to prepare a student to take the Alabama
pre-license examination in LIFE, HEALTH and DISABILITY. The course is taught
by insurance professionals with over thirty years experience in the
insurance business. Several classes are conducted each month on the weekend
and during the week. You may visit our web site at
WWW.INSURANCESYSTEMSOFALABAMA.COM, call (205) 956-8766 or email us at
InsSystal@aol.com for more details
and the full schedule of classes.

Insurance Pre-license Course for Property and Casualty $200This is a forty-hour course designed to prepare a student to take
the Alabama pre-license examination in Property and Casualty. The class is
held Monday through Thursday, from 8:00 am – 6:00 pm it is conducted one
week each month. For information and schedule of classes, please call (205)
956-8766.

On-line Insurance Courses

Life, Health and Disability Pre-license Course $150Property-Casualty Pre-license Course $150Take
both for $250Insurance Systems of Alabama in coordination with
Jefferson State Community College is offering a high-tech on-line Life,
Health, and Disability and Property-Casualty pre-license course. The courses
will allow a student to have access to Insurance System's written material
while actually listening to a veteran Insurance Systems instructor lecturing
the fine points of the material. This is done by use of the most modern
Web-CT support base used by Jefferson State Community College. Students will
be able to ask questions via the Web-CT to the instructor, and receive
timely answers. Students can also chat with other students that might be
taking the course. From date of registration, you will have two months to
complete the course. All of this can be done on your own time and at the
location of your choosing. Additional information about this course can be
obtained by calling (205) 956-8766.